TKD Star Cast

Ethan T. Hardy•www.ethanthardy.com

Health & Fitness

Fitness

Here I interview taekwondo superstars about their backgrounds, inspirations, achievements, futures and more.

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EPISODE 8: Briseida Acosta

Have a listen to learn more about Briseida's challenging childhood, incredible support from her parents, and will to keep fighting in a stressful and competitive environment to overcome incredible challenges on and off the mat. Hear how she transformed her mindset to become more focused, determined, and continue moving toward her ultimate goals.

Mar 22, 2020•23 min

EPISODE 7: Jack Woolley

Tune in to hear about Jack's rise from a little boy in a South Dublin suburb to becoming World #1 and automatic qualifier for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Learn about his challenges, mindset to stay focused on-task, advice for young athletes, their parents, his potential plans for the future and more.

Jan 24, 2020•30 min

EPISODE 6: Mahama Cho

Buckle up, this is an amazing one with the incredible Mahama Cho from Team GB. It may be longer, but it's worth every minute. Hear about Cho's childhood of being bullied, raised by a TKD coach, playing football/soccer simultaneously with learning taekwondo, moving to the UK without knowing a single word in English, and transforming his life. Learn about what has motivated him throughout the years, given him the strength and courage to persevere and become one of the most dominant athletes in his...

Dec 24, 2019•46 min

EPISODE 5: Pauline Lopez

Tune in as we hear about Pauline's unique childhood of growing up in the US and The Philippines, her path to taekwondo, becoming a household name in The Philippines, her thoughts on Tokyo 2020 and plans for her professional future after retiring from competition.

Dec 03, 2019•22 min

EPISODE 4: Paige McPherson

Hear as we learn about Paige's incredible history of being a biracial girl adopted by a loving, diverse family in a small, Midwestern town to becoming a World Class Olympic medalist. Listen as we get to know more about her routine, mentality, future plans, and faith.

Nov 17, 2019•36 min•Ep. 4

EPISODE 3: Aaron Cook

Listen as we hear about Aaron's meteoric rise from a little boy in the south of England to international superstar. Through fame, controversy, and second chances, we learn about his motivators, what makes him tick, plans for the next chapter, and more.

Oct 27, 2019•25 min•Ep. 3

EPISODE 2: Bianca Walkden

Tune in as Bianca tells us about her late start in TKD, the move that changed her life, her launch to stardom, making history on the world stage, overcoming challenges on and off the mat, and what's next after her incredible competitive career.

Oct 14, 2019•14 min•Ep. 2

EPISODE 1: Victoria Stambaugh

Listen as we hear about Victoria's TKD journey from an athletic young girl interested in self-defense to one of the best Pan Am athletes. Through triumph and tribulation including multiple injuries, we learn about her incredible faith, fortitude, plans for the future, and more.

Sep 28, 2019•22 min•Ep. 1

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